EMPANADAS

EMPANADAS  - Carrie

-FILLING-SPINACH
1 c. cooked chopped spinach

1 c. Cheddar, shredded

8 strips bacon, fried and crumbled

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Dough:

1 3 oz package Philadelphia Cream Cheese

1/2 cup butter

1 cup flour

Bacon-Cheeseburger-style Chicken

Submitted by Kate


6 Chicken Cutlets, browned

¼ C. Teriyaki

½ C. Ranch

½ lb. Chopped Turkey Bacon, cooked

½ C. Low Fat 2% Cheddar Cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large skillet, heat oil & butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts, and saute 4 to 5 minutes each side, until lightly browned. Place browned chicken breasts in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover with teriyaki sauce and dressing. Sprinkle with cheese and top with bacon bits. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. I’ll prepare this ready to put in the oven.

Chicken Breast Stuffed with Bacon & Feta

(Carrie's Inspiration for Aug. Meal Swap...)

1 tub TJ’s Crumbled Feta Cheese

1 package TJ’s Uncured Bacon, cooked and crumbled

6 TJ’s Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, pounded flat

Toothpicks or kitchen twine (or whatever you can find in your kitchen drawer)

1 tbsp TJ’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 tsp (each) TJ’s Dried Oregano, Dried Basil

1 can (28 oz.) TJ’s Diced Tomatoes & Juice From Can

Combine feta and bacon in a mixing bowl. Place ¼ cup of the cheese/bacon mixture on the center of each

chicken breast. Fold breast over to enclose mixture; fasten with a toothpick or kitchen twine. Heat a large

sauté pan and add oil. Heat oil to medium and add stuffed breasts; turn breasts while cooking to brown on

all sides. Add tomatoes and seasoning to pan. Lower heat to a simmer; cook about 15 – 20 minutes or until

chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165º. Place chicken on a serving platter (remove toothpicks or

twine) and spoon tomato sauce over.

Serves: 5-6

Cooking Time: 20-30 minutes

TJ’s 2008

Bacon and Spinach Quiche

submitted by Whitney

Ingredients

1 unbaked pie crust
¾ cup cottage cheese
8 egg whites
3 eggs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 10oz package frozen spinach, thawed
12 slices of bacon, diced

Baking Directions

1. Line a 9-inch pie plate (preferably glass) with one of the unbaked pie crusts. Prebake pie crust according to package directions.
2. Combine cottage cheese, egg whites, and eggs in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.
3. In a medium skillet cook bacon until crisp. Add onion, cook until softened. Then add spinach.
4. Transfer bacon mixture into prebaked crust. Pour egg mixture on top.
5. With oven set to 400 degrees F bake quiche 35-40 minutes.

Freezing Directions

1. Once the quiche cools, cut into 8 slices.
2. Place pieces in freezer safe container or bag.
3. Good frozen for 1-2 months.

Defrosting Directions

1. Remove desired amount from freezer.
2. Place in refrigerator for 24 hours or until thawed.
3. For faster defrosting take food out of freezer container and place in microwave safe dish. Defrost in microwave for an appropriate amount of time.